Perrine Wayside Park

This is by far the best dog park I’ve been to. Came here mid-​afternoon & there was a good amount of dogs present with their owners. My favorite part about it was that there was this lake that the dogs could run around & even jump in. Although there is no equipment for the dogs to climb & play on, the terrain is enough for the dogs to run & climb. Very well kept & spacious. My dog loved the spot & so did I.

MY DOG HAD A 1inch NEEDLE PULLED OUT OF HER PAW THIS MORNING, AS IN A SYRINGE!!!
Don’t go here
We used to love this park, it was so close to our house and our dogs love swimming there. Unfortunately I took them yesterday, April 3, 2015 and as we’re leaving my dog was walking on the edge of the grass and then started running in circles and shaking her arm.
Couldn’t figure out what it was yesterday, but she was favoring her paw on and off all night. This morning we take a look again and find the syringe tip being pushed out slightly by a bit of puss. We grabbed the tweezer and pulled a one in needle tip out of her paw.
Vet said she will be okay, got some antibiotics and pain meds.
I suggest going to tropical dog park or trails and tails

Really nice park, first time taking my dog to one and she was very amused. She’s not one to go in the water and she was actually encouraged by the other dogs to get in. It was a nice relaxing place, will definitely be going back!

This is my regular dog park, especially since its nearby my home. Also conveniently located on US1. Has a nice trail for walkers/​joggers. Dog bags around the park to pick up after your dog! Nice people and happy dogs! Also has a lake so they can jump in! Wish there was more grass instead of dirt. But I get the dogs tear it up. Also a hose to wash off your dog’s or even yourself. Off leash too. be mindful of your dog’s and be aware of other possibly aggressive dogs. as always. Also lock your car doors and don’t leave valuables visible. Recent activity of theft as occured.

My Golden Retriever loves to go swimming. We don’t live close to the beach and our only other option is a man-​made lake that always seem to affect her sensitive skin. When we come here, I rinse her off using the hose (no soap) and her skin is unaffected by the water.
The park is usually clean and owners clean up after their pets. I love that there are plenty of trees unlike other dog parks that are mostly flat grass. We have a big backyard so those dog parks are anti-​climatic for my spoiled pooch. The trees provide great shade making earlier trips possible.
The only thing I dislike is that the entire dog park is mostly a big dog park and the little dogs have a small area with no access to the lake. This park is great for dogs that play well with dogs of all sizes. Not so great for little dogs that are afraid of big dogs.

Not sure where all the good reviews are coming from. About all I can say here is that the landscaping is very nice. There is a large lake in the middle of it although it says no swimming allowed and dogs swim at their own risk. Aside from that there are plenty of areas for dogs to explore. Those are the only good things about it.
Now the reality — the park is right across the street from a crime-​ridden ghetto and apparently, cars get broken into there constantly even in broad daylight in the middle of the day right next to the busy US1. The punks and thugs who live in the area are a major threat to anyone’s safety there. The first and only time I went there my car window was smashed and some things were stolen out of my car. This happened literally within 5 minutes of my getting there. Apparently the cowardly punks from across the street stake out the parking lot and if they see anything interesting, they wait till the car’s owner is on the far side of the park, then they run up and smash the car window and steal stuff. This is not an area you would want to be caught in during broad daylight, much less at night, without having an armed escort.
Aside from the safety issues, there really isn’t a separate section for small dogs. The park itself is pretty large and the only area they have set aside for small dogs is a tiny little fenced in area with no lake, no real landscaping, nothing, just an area the size of a small backyard. Also, most parks have plenty of bad dog owners who don’t pick up after their dogs but this park was head and shoulders above the rest. There are dog droppings everywhere.
Bottom line, if you have a large dog and are willing to leave an armed security guard standing by your car while you go to the park, or maybe station a sniper in a tree to watch your car, then it’s a decent park. But if you have a small dog or don’t have an armed guard or a friend who’s a sniper and don’t feel like getting your car window smashed, I’d stay away. There are much safer parks with small-​dog areas that are the same size as the large-​dog areas. Although I’ve heard of car break-​ins at other dog parks, the cop who came out told me that at this particular park, they are an almost daily occurrence. My suggestion — stay away. Landscaping is nice but it’s a crime-​ridden cesspool and is not safe for small dogs or for people or their cars or possessions.

Comparing it to all the other dog parks I’ve ever been to I give it 4 stars. Comparing it to the dog parks I’ve been to in the Miami area I would probably give it 4 ½ or 5. It has a small parking lot off of US 1 with maybe 8 spaces or so but there is also parking in the grass on the opposite side of the park.
It seems to be fairly clean. Lots of stations with bags to pick up after your dog (nothing irks me more than people who don’t pick up after their pets! Especially at a place where they provide you with all the tools to do it!). There is a large pond in the middle for pups to swim and lots of benches and picnic tables and a covered area to sit. An awesome place for the dogs to play!

Not very nice place for small dogs… You have to walk through the big dogs area and all big dogs come running towards you and your little one… Very scary! I personally prefer the one by Tamiami airport it is so much nicer and safer for little dogs! Besides I went to the park and there were like 10 big dogs and no small ones… Very dissapointed.

RED ALERT: this dog park is not safe. My car was broken into; window smashed, and anything of value was stolen. Horrific experience; Park is not patrolled or managed. Called Police and their response was: «this park had 2 robberies the day before, Key Biscayne is worse.»

always full on the weekends. all the owners seem to have dogs well trained so that’s a plus. the dogs love it here, there’s a little pond for them to swim in and plenty of space for roaming.

Only negative thing… Our three dogs loved the running, the freedom but having us in sight and the «lake». But our LARGE rescue dog just walked into the water, waist (?) high. He was happy and so cool but did develop a severe anal gland infection. I guess just be careful but have a good time!

voted best dog park of 2010 and i can see why… large pond for dogs to go swimming in, a sidewalk that encircles the entire pond for owners to walk/​jog or keep their feet from getting dirty, lots of trees, benches, covered picnic tables, water fountains (for dogs and their owners), and two separate enter/​exit areas in the front and one in the back.
this is the best dog park i’ve been to in South Florida yet…

My pup can run around without a leash so I’m a fan!
The people that bring their dogs here seem to be friendly and their dogs are too!
There are a couple of benches and what I felt like was plenty of shady spots for owners and pets alike to beat the heat.
Beware of parking though there are tons of tow away signs right outside the park, leaving few spots for those of us who want to let our four legged loves run free.
I think the lake is also a plus but I had to knock a star because man does a dog get dirty running around this place.

As far as taking my dog out, this is the first place that comes to mind. Open from sunrise to sunset, this is a park where you can bring your pet, let them loose, and just enjoy your day. The park is an adequate size and has a lake, which the dogs enjoy to take a dip in. There are water fountains; both for the dogs and their owners, which I thought was pretty great. And if you have a small dog and don’t want him/​her playing with the big boys, no need to worry. They even have a separate part of the park specified for dogs below 20 lbs. There is a sidewalk people can follow and picnic tables to sit. People are surprisingly polite and pick up after there dogs. True, there may be occasional «gifts» here and there but they are less than I would expect. And if you for some reason forgot to bring some bags, worry not because the park has some to provide. So please pick up after your best friends people. Because it makes the experience that much more enjoyable for all of us.
Overall, this park is great. With all the space and room for your dogs to run around, you can just sit down, take in the sun, and watch your pet have the time of their loves.

My dog loves this place it’s full of trees for shading plenty of room to run around. The park has a side walk trail that goes around the park. It has a lake that the dogs can jump in. (my dog stays out) there is somewhat of a hill that the dogs can go up and down. There are water fountains for the dogs but I suggest BYO water. There is a section for small dogs as well. The park is fenced with double gates to come in and out. Best of all there is a water hose to shower your dog. Plenty of parking in the rear of the park.

Really lush, pretty dog park. Kind of an anomaly considering this park’s locale — wedged next to that stretch of car dealerships on US1 in Palmetto Bay. Has a little walking trail that goes around a large lake in the middle of the park for swimming. Don’t worry, there’s a hose for hosing your mutts down before they get back in your car. Lots of space for them to run and play and fetch and sniff other dog’s butts and poop (sanity bags also available!). Most dogs here are pretty well behaved as well, some are a little barkier than others (like mine, once dubbed the «policeman» because he always gets all up in any brewing fights and breaks them up… but in actuality, he’s just a drama queen who’s always looking to be in on the action). There’s also a segregated/​fenced off area for dogs no larger than a bread box, which is good, because once upon a time, at another dog park, my policeman dog literally stalked a miniature pincher for an entire hour… doing nothing but barking non-​stop at the poor little frightened thing because my dog was completely confused as to what this tiny four-​legged creature was. Anyway, enough about me, just bring your dog here already, they’ll love it!

Following review written by Maddie and Brody F.
We love going to any dog park but this one is our favorite. We’re on the small side according to mom and dad so we love that there is a separate area for dogs our size. We do love to walk around the big park too, and we find that all the dogs seem to be on their best behavior. We don’t go swimming much but the big dogs love to swim in the pond.
The only complaint is that there’s lots of dirt which often turns to mud. This is no problem with us, we love the mud but the problem is when we get home mom makes us take a bath.
Mom likes the easy, safe parking, the bags for clean up that are all around, and that the park is well maintained. Four paws!

This is a dog park, not very convienient to where I live but I’ve been for some Boston Terrior meet up events. What makes this park special is that it has a water area. So if your dog loves the water this place is perfect. They also were smart enough to include a dog washing station for after the romps in the water/​mud. They also have a sectioned off area for smaller dogs but its pretty sad… what dog wants to be caged off when all the action is in the central area surrounding the water. The main downside was that they park was very active when new so a lot of dogs and it could get muddy bec. the new grass wasn’t taking w. all the traffic. If you want to stay dry there is a circular sidewalk to keep your dog on a leash but still enjoy the eyecandy of what is going on in the water. Give it a try for something new.